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National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

Chapter 9 : Safety Aspects

76. Liability of pilot

 

(1) Neither the Authority nor the pilot is liable for loss or damage caused by anything done or omitted by the pilot in good faith whilst performing his or her functions in terms of this Act.

 

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the pilot is deemed to be the servant of the owner or master of the vessel under pilotage and such owner or master is liable for the acts or omissions of the pilot.